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title: "Midlands Music Research and Consultation"
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# Midlands Music Research and Consultation

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8e28a2b-b7d0-4c6a-8e29-4ee9f7e2deed

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Midlands Music Research and Consultation" project has been conducted by The Arts Council England, a key player in the UK arts sector based in London. This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on research services related to music in the Midlands. The project aims to enhance music development across various genres, including contemporary popular, jazz, world, and folk music. The tender period concluded on 7 December 2018, with the contract awarded on 14 December 2018. The contract commenced on 17 December 2018 and is set to expire on 21 May 2019, with a total value of £24,400 awarded to supplier BOP Consulting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the music sector and community development. SMEs and voluntary or community sector enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, leveraging their local knowledge and innovative approaches to address the needs highlighted by The Arts Council England. Companies that can demonstrate experience in talent development, diversity initiatives, and support for music venues or networks would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar upcoming contracts.

## Notice

Music sector consultation and research in the Midlands to assist ACE to support music development across the area. The research will focus on the musical genres of contemporary popular, jazz, world and folk music. Within these genres, the research will focus on the areas of: talent development; diversity; venues, touring and networks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3083e948-2bec-45f3-8f80-14ffe3546bdf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 21 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOP CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3083e948-2bec-45f3-8f80-14ffe3546bdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3083e948-2bec-45f3-8f80-14ffe3546bdf
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk

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